"WE HAVE NO HAND IN OUR MOTHER'S DEATH" -PSQUARE

Award-winning RnB acts, P Square have debunked rumours making rounds that they sacrificed their late mum for fame.

Their mum, Josephine Okoye, a minister of God who was highly instrumental to the duo's career success died sometime July after a heart surgery in India.

"We feel so bad to know that our mum is no more. But who are we to question the Almighty God. Traditionally, we are supposed to bury her and not the other way round. It is just that it happened so soon. Indeed, her death was a big blow to us.

"Then, it is too bad to hear that people are accusing us of being responsible for our mum's death. We are not blaming anybody. People are free to say what they want to say. We begin to wonder whether there is anything that will ever make us to go for the life of our beloved mother.

"Her life cannot be quantified in terms of money or fame. So, our answer to this question is that we have no hand in our mum's death. We only blame the death that snatched her away from us if not so, people won't be pointing accusing fingers at us. She died after a brief illness." They explained via an interview.

Source: Y!Naija

ELIZABETH TAYLOR EDGES OUT MICHAEL JACKSON AS HIGHEST- EARNING DEAD CELEBRITY

Deceased English-American actress, Elizabeth Taylor has surpassed the late pop king Michael Jackson as the highest-earning dead celebrity on Forbes list.

The 79 year-old who died of congestive heart failure in March 2011's earnings drawn from her estate's accumulation, auctions of her jewels, perfume, films, clothes, art work and memorabilia was valued at $210million.

Forbes analyzed their earnings for a year starting in October 2011, the 13 of them pulled a total of $532.5 million.

FORBES HIGHEST-EARNING DEAD CELEBRITIES

1. Elizabeth Taylor-$210 Million

2. Michael Jackson-$145 Million

3. Elvis Presley-$55 Million

4. Charles Schulz-$37 Million

5. Bob Marley-$17 Million

6. John Lennon-$12 Million

7. Marilyn Monroe-$10 Million

7. Albert Einstein-$10 Million

9. Dr. Seuss-$9 Million

10. Steve McQueen-$8 Million

10 Bettie Page- $8 Million

12. Richard Rogers-$6 Million

13. George Harrison-$5.5 Million

AKI AND PAWPAW START MOVIE PRODUCTION COMPANY

The duo of Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme popularly called Aki and Pawpaw have started their own movie production company called APEN (Aki and Pawpaw Entertainment Nigeria).

The decision of the Nollywood stars who became public figures in 2003 after featuring in a comedy titled Aki na Ukwa to float the company was borne out of the need to contribute to the industry and help aspiring actors make a career.

Source: NET

CHELSEA TO EXTEND MIKEL OBI'S STAY

Even though he's scored just one goal throughout his over 250 games for Chelsea, the club is looking to offer Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel a new five-year contract.

It is worthy of note that 25 year-old Mikel who's in the seventh season and final 12 months of his current contract has won trophies including the Premier League, four FA Cups, the League Cup and the Champions League.

While speaking to ESPN, his agent, John Shittu claims he's likely to pen a new contract "Mikel will soon sign a new five-year contract with an improved salary and we are just about finalising the details of it.

Mikel is one of Chelsea's most consistent performers and the club agrees with us he deserves a new and improved contract.

He has a year left and Chelsea have decided to add four more years to it."

10 YEAR-OLD APPOINTED VIRGIN ATLANTIC MANAGER

A 10 year-old primary school pupil, has been appointed by giant British airline, Virgin Atlantic as its first Junior Approvals Manager for its refurbished Boeing 747plane.

Wonder how he pulled it? Billy Yeomans, a plane fanatic beat over 600 candidates who applied for the contest to find the next Sir Richard Branson. He impressed judges by creating his own plane cabin in his family home, collecting over 30 aeroplane safety cards and navigating his father on a flight to Switzerland.

Speaking on the discovery, Virgin Atlantic Founder, Sir Richard Branson, said, "As a child, I was mad about planes and the sense of adventure and excitement of being in the sky. We wanted to find someone who feels the same way as I still do about flying. Billy was the perfect young man for the job and he is going to be giving our newly refitted 747s the once over; watching films, eating our food and rating our wonderful cabin crew. Hopefully, he'll have great fun doing it too."

Culled from PUNCH

BEYONCE AND JAYZ LOSE RIGHT TO TRADE WITH THEIR BABY'S NAME

Celebrity couple, Beyonce and Jay-Z may have to re-consider their decision to launch their range of children's clothing and baby clothing using their daughter's name- Blue Ivy.

The name has reportedly been in use by Victoria Alexandra; a US-based wedding planner since 2009 and protected by the US Patent and Trademark Office.

"My company had been called Blue Ivy since 2009. I came up with the name, and if they had won my business could have been restricted, It was important for me to protect the name of my company. We are very successful as wedding planners and wanted to stay that way. Of course Blue Ivy is a lovely name, but I had to make sure that I would be able to continue using it for my business." She defended.

However, the 32 year-old businesswoman is ready to strike a huge deal with the power couple if they want her to stop trading under the moniker Blu Ivy. She also confirmed to have witnessed a tremendous growth in her business since the birth of the couple's child.lol

Source: British Vogue

PHOTOS: 2012 PROJECT FAME WINNERS RECEIVE PRIZES

I'm sure they all couldn't wait for that day. After receiving their cash prizes, the winners of the 2012 edition of MTN Project Fame realityshow got their cars some days back.

The winner yobami Ayoola picked the keys to his oyota RAV4, while Marvelous and Adetoun, first and second runner ups got their Corrola and Yaris cars.

Its not easy to be a winner.

UTI NWACHUKWU HAS A SPECIAL GIFT FOR TONTO DIKE

Lol! Don't mind me, dunno when I started writing gossips like this, you can't blame me, I saw something and I didn't want it to pass by.

It has nothing to do with Tonto Dike's songs o. Never, I'm done with that topic. You remember Uti Nwachukwu? ex Big Brother winner, one of Jara TV presenters whose hair is like a mop. You remember? Thank you. Ermmm, he tweeted something that aroused my interest. Read it yourself.

"If me and @Tontolet win BEST KISS @BonAwards2012 , I will plant one on her LIVE dia! Heehe. So vote"

Tonto Dikeh and Uti have been nominated for the best kiss in the Bon Awards 2012, I'm interested in seeing the kiss live. So Vote. That's just the news. Don't hiss. #okbye

IGNITE YOUR PASSION: INTEL NIGERIA LAUNCHES 'CREATE YOUR TOMORROW' COMPETITION

Intel Nigeria have launched a competition tagged ' Create your tomorrow'- an engagement initiative which is intended to challenge young Nigerians to drive their passion, vision or talent or help them harness their potentials.

To participate, send in pictures, videos or other unique ideas of what your tomorrow looks like. Interested applicants are implored to submit their entries on www.facebook.com/intelnigeria page and by following @intelnigeria on twitter for updates.

Prize: The best 10 entries will win 10 laptops. Remember to make your entries as unique and solid as possible. The competition is closing on friday 26th October 2012, winners will be announced from November 1st. Hurry now.

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